US Open Draw Revealed: Eala gets a qualifier in R1 while Alcaraz faces tough title defence

Podcast: Talking Tennis · John Silk

Opublikowano: 2026-08-27

The US Open draw has been revealed — and Alex Eala will begin her campaign against a qualifier in New York. We break down Eala’s projected route through the tournament and assess whether she has been handed a genuine opportunity to produce another historic Grand Slam run. In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz faces a demanding title defence with several dangerous opponents standing between him and the trophy. We examine his path, the biggest first-round matches and the sections of both draws that could produce major upsets. Who received the best draw — and who...